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Rented ‘golf buggies’ are hip new way to go in west London – and probably a world-first
There are currently ten Yo-Go buggies which are being operated as part of a “world-first” trial in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
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Electric Buggy Trial Launched in Hammersmith and Fulham
Ten vehicles available for hire at 20p a minute
Rental e-buggies launch in London with seatbelts and space for luggage to do short trips
Yo-Go is operating the buggies in Hammersmith and Fulham in a 'world first' trial aimed at cutting car use among those who don't want to cycle
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Class C drug, Khat, found at Shepherd’s Bush Sports Café
Samuel Tseguy, the licence holder, said the café serves as a community hub for locals with backgrounds in countries like Eritrea and Egypt.
Aldi confirms new London store locations opening in 2025
They are all opening this year
Mayor Says New Gatwick Runway Would Rule Out Heathrow Expansion
Says if permission granted it would be 'slam dunk' on climate grounds
Hopes Raised for End to Piccadilly Line Disruption
TfL engineers close to completing repairs on damaged trains
Vacant office block perfect location for student flats, says property firm
The proposal, submitted on behalf of the pensions and investments company Royal London, would see 179 rooms incorporated into the building in Hammersmith town centre, plus a new library and café at the ground floor.
Council Retains Tax Support Scheme for Low-income Households
40% of residents receive some form of discount
14-storey Tower Block Proposed Next to Hammersmith Gyratory
Queen Caroline Street building would contain 179 rooms for students
400 neighbours voice lack of enthusiasm for Earl’s Court’s major overhaul
Residents and amenity societies across Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham cited concerns about the impact of building 4,000 new homes in Earl’s Court on local infrastructure and transport links.
TfL Plans Use of AI to Identify Risks on Platforms
Technology could identify people at risk of jumping or falling onto tracks
Over 400 Objections Made to Earls Court Development
Proposal which would see 4,000 flats built also has support in the area
MP Ben Coleman decides it’s time to give up role as a councillor
Ben Coleman, who has represented the Lillie ward in Hammersmith and Fulham since May 2014, said it has been a ‘huge honour’ supporting residents and business and that he will continue to represent them as their MP.
West London MP who thought he could still handle councillor role at same time quits as councillor
Ben Coleman, who became the Chelsea and Fulham MP at the 2024 General Election, said it has been a 'huge honour' to represent the Lillie ward for the last 10 years
Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith
Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services
Hitting the Ground Running After Christmas Festivities
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick
Council Seeks Comments on Article 4 Direction
Move to change rules on turning office blocks into flats
Nearly 400 Older Residents at H&F Big Christmas Lunch
Annual event aims to ensure nobody spends the festive season alone
One of West London's biggest developments that'll create whole new neighbourhood gets 400 objections
Some 345 letters of objection were sent to Kensington and Chelsea Council while 57 were sent to Hammersmith and Fulham Council over the plan to build 4,000 homes